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Balancing Passion with Paycheck: a Documentarian's Journey - Ep 6 - Glenn Østen Anderson
Join your host, Ian McClellan, as we dive into the captivating world of Glenn Østen Anderson, an Emmy-nominated documentarian and a dedicated professor of media and communication studies at Catholic University. Glenn takes us through his journey from high school athletics to an esteemed documentarian, highlighting the highs, lows, and all the lessons in between.
In this episode, Glenn shares his behind-the-scenes experiences from his latest documentary, "Coogan's Way." This heart-touching film reflects the trials and tribulations of an Irish pub that became an essential part of the Dominican community in Washington Heights during the 80s and 90s. Østen reveals the fascinating journey of documentary film production from the struggle of creating art on a tight budget to the exhilaration of achieving an Emmy nod.
Check out "Coogan's Way" at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/coogansway or watch the trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwxgdhimfhc
Leave a comment with something you learned from the conversation!
*Key Takeaways*
🎓 The road to achieving your passion can be winding but rewarding. Glenn shares his journey from being a high school athlete to an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, teaching us that there is no one set path to success.
🎥 Making art, especially film, requires resourcefulness and creativity beyond just the conceptual level. Managing finances and resources is a key skill.
👥 The influence of kindness and community in any creative endeavor is powerful. From Lin Manuel Miranda's unexpected support to the unity within his small film team, Glenn shows how kindness and collaboration can make a project bloom.
Everyday Insights is a video podcast where we discover life lessons from the stories of our friends. Veteran researcher Ian McClellan leads a series of interviews that delve into the common struggles we all face in life…dealing with change, defining personal success, handling loss, the stages of our career, raising our kids, etc. Watch each episode to see and hear a friendly long-form conversation that teaches you a new bit of wisdom you can use in your daily life.
00:00 Ep 6 - Glenn Østen Anderson
00:00 Introduction
01:13 Guest Background
07:38 Rivals become friends
08:43 Combining Passion and Career
10:55 Freelancing is tough
12:42 Journalism vs Film Training
18:17 Creating "Coogan's Way"
20:24 Making Art on a Budget
21:31 Emmy nod - Achieving goals the most roundabout way
24:35 Reconnecting with mentors
25:31 Toughest part of making a documentary
28:15 Leaving things on the cutting room floor
29:36 Kindness from Lin Manuel Miranda
30:49 Kindness follows a cause
31:46 Filming as a small team
34:28 Releasing the film and measuring success
35:20 Paying the bills while making art
42:00 Figuring out what is next
47:29 Modern vs Traditional media publishing
56:02 Changing your name for show business
57:59 AI impact on filmmaking
01:06:53 Finding people to work with
01:12:09 From a bar to a family
01:15:03 Similarities between being a teacher and a parent
01:18:09 Success Goals for our kids
01:21:21 Handling Regret
01:24:32 Wrap up
#Filmmaking #Documentary #MediaStudies #FilmEducation #emmys
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By Ian McClellanJoin your host, Ian McClellan, as we dive into the captivating world of Glenn Østen Anderson, an Emmy-nominated documentarian and a dedicated professor of media and communication studies at Catholic University. Glenn takes us through his journey from high school athletics to an esteemed documentarian, highlighting the highs, lows, and all the lessons in between.
In this episode, Glenn shares his behind-the-scenes experiences from his latest documentary, "Coogan's Way." This heart-touching film reflects the trials and tribulations of an Irish pub that became an essential part of the Dominican community in Washington Heights during the 80s and 90s. Østen reveals the fascinating journey of documentary film production from the struggle of creating art on a tight budget to the exhilaration of achieving an Emmy nod.
Check out "Coogan's Way" at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/coogansway or watch the trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwxgdhimfhc
Leave a comment with something you learned from the conversation!
*Key Takeaways*
🎓 The road to achieving your passion can be winding but rewarding. Glenn shares his journey from being a high school athlete to an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, teaching us that there is no one set path to success.
🎥 Making art, especially film, requires resourcefulness and creativity beyond just the conceptual level. Managing finances and resources is a key skill.
👥 The influence of kindness and community in any creative endeavor is powerful. From Lin Manuel Miranda's unexpected support to the unity within his small film team, Glenn shows how kindness and collaboration can make a project bloom.
Everyday Insights is a video podcast where we discover life lessons from the stories of our friends. Veteran researcher Ian McClellan leads a series of interviews that delve into the common struggles we all face in life…dealing with change, defining personal success, handling loss, the stages of our career, raising our kids, etc. Watch each episode to see and hear a friendly long-form conversation that teaches you a new bit of wisdom you can use in your daily life.
00:00 Ep 6 - Glenn Østen Anderson
00:00 Introduction
01:13 Guest Background
07:38 Rivals become friends
08:43 Combining Passion and Career
10:55 Freelancing is tough
12:42 Journalism vs Film Training
18:17 Creating "Coogan's Way"
20:24 Making Art on a Budget
21:31 Emmy nod - Achieving goals the most roundabout way
24:35 Reconnecting with mentors
25:31 Toughest part of making a documentary
28:15 Leaving things on the cutting room floor
29:36 Kindness from Lin Manuel Miranda
30:49 Kindness follows a cause
31:46 Filming as a small team
34:28 Releasing the film and measuring success
35:20 Paying the bills while making art
42:00 Figuring out what is next
47:29 Modern vs Traditional media publishing
56:02 Changing your name for show business
57:59 AI impact on filmmaking
01:06:53 Finding people to work with
01:12:09 From a bar to a family
01:15:03 Similarities between being a teacher and a parent
01:18:09 Success Goals for our kids
01:21:21 Handling Regret
01:24:32 Wrap up
#Filmmaking #Documentary #MediaStudies #FilmEducation #emmys